Archive - November 2009
3 November, 2009
Trusted Computing Goes Global in October
Hello to those in the computing and security communities. TCG continues to work to improve the security of computing. Not only do we develop specifications based on input from 100+ member companies, we also do a significant amount of education and outreach on the specifications and how they can be used. Here is a quick rundown of some recent efforts, with links to more detail:
RSA Europe: Oct. 20-22, TCG and member companies General Dynamics C4 Systems, Great Bay Software, Lumeta and Wave Systems hosted demos, including the first demonstration of High-Assurance Platforms (HAP) from the U.S. National Security Agency running multiple operating systems with multiple security domains. Not familiar with the HAP program? Read more about the High Assurance Platform Program. In short, this is "a multi-year NSA program with the vision to define a framework for the development of the "next generation" of secure computing." the program is using Trusted Platform Modules, Trusted Network Connect and other TCG specifications. Complete descriptions of the TCG demos can be found here.
If the TPM, TNC and other TCG specifications are in use at the NSA, should you consider using them to protect your systems, network and data?
Also at RSA, a real user of Trusted Computing spoke on his experiences. Carlos da Silva is with European integrator SureSkills, and he shared his best practices and checklists for implementing a project for data protection, using self-encrypting drives (based on TCG specifications). "Integrating Trusted Computing Technology in the Enterprise" was presented during the Customer Case Study Session.
Another interesting new twist in security is the convergence of physical security with IT security. TCG member Hirsch Electronics has been active on this front, demonstrating how employee access into a building can be directly tied to network access and security. Recently, at a leading physical security conference, Hirsch demonstrated this capability, which uses TNC specifications. A recent article also highlights key aspects of this convergence and how systems that use TNC and physical work. Learn more from TCG Member Bob Belile's article "Extending Trust and Security." TCG's TNC Everywhere: Pervasive Security Brochure provides detailed information on ways Hirsch is doing this.
Any doubts that TCG is a global organization? Last month, Steve Hanna, Juniper Networks and co-chair of the Trusted Network Connect work group, traveled to India to speak to attendees of Interop Mumbai. The well-attended event attracted ICT vendors and users from all over the country. Steve's presentation, "Coordinated Security: A New Paradigm," described using Trusted Computing to secure data, systems and networks.
Watch this space for more updates, news and resources, and don't forget to check us out on Twitter (TrustedComputin) and on LinkedIn, in the Trusted Computing Group!
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